SOLUTION: the perimeter of a standard-size rectangular rug is 28 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions

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Question 322069: the perimeter of a standard-size rectangular rug is 28 ft. The length is 2 ft longer than the width. Find the dimensions
Answer by Jk22(389) About Me  (Show Source):
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w=width : we have : perimeter = w+(w+2ft)+w+(w+2ft)=4w+4ft=28ft
=>4w=24ft => w=(24/6)ft=4ft width
l=w+2ft=6ft length